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Whether you're looking for a brand-new netbook or to keep an older
device updated, there are plenty of options for the Linux fans.Here we
have selected 5 best linux distros for netbooks.Lets take a look at the
top 5 netbook linux distros.
Like in the previous year 2011,Ubuntu has again come to the top in the list of best linux netbook distributions.
1.Ubuntu
From
last year onwards (Ubuntu 11.04 release), the project has folded the
Ubuntu Netbook Remix edition into the main desktop release.That means
now ubuntu has only a single edition called desktop edition for
desktops,laptops and netbooks.All the platforms are supported by the
same desktop edition.The current release is Ubuntu 12.04 called as
precise pangolin edition.
New features of Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin):
· Unity 3D interface 5.10
· Unity 2D interface 5.10
· GNOME 3.4.1
· Linux kernel 3.2.12
· X.Org 7.6
· Xorg Server 1.11.4
· GCC 4.6.3 toolchain
· Python 2.7.3 and Python 3.2.3
· Compiz Fusion 0.9.7.6.
Ubuntu
12.04 is pretty fast and you would like to use it in your netbook even
if it is an old stuff.You enjoy the beauty of gnome 3 which doesn't
require any high end graphics.In the ubuntu website you can do a live
free tour of the new edition precise pangolin 12.04.Lets see how Ubuntu
12.04 look like.
Screenshots of Ubuntu 12.04
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Take a free tour and download Ubuntu
here
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2.Jolicloud os
The second position for the best linux distribution for netbooks is won by
Jolicloud.
Joli OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution.The interface
is so simple that it attracts anyone in the first look itself.Besides
the standard ISO image, the distribution is also provided as a Windows
executable file by which you can install joli os in a windows pc.
features of Jolicloud os
- Heavy orientation towards web application and services
- Online backp
- Proprietary hardware drives
- Non-free media codecs
- Extensive
social networking features
- Web-based software installation
- Get started in seconds with Facebook Connect
- More than 1,000+ apps from the Jolicloud App Center
- Create your own apps in seconds
- Access and preview your Dropbox files
- Browse and edit your Google Docs
- Publish and share your entire app collection on your Public Page
- Discover and add new apps recommended by your friends
- Manage Joli OS computers directly from any computer with Chrome Browser
Screenshots of jolicloud
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3.Chrome os
Chrome
comes next in our list.Chrome os is a linux-based netbook distribution
that has a minimalist browser-only interface.It is built on google
chrome browser.The current edition of this netbook linux os is
Chrome OS
1.9.1077
Features of chrome os
· GNOME 2.24 desktop environment
· Google Chrome 4.0.266 web browser Updated!
· Google Picasa 2.7 photo manager
· OpenOffice.org 3.0 office suite
· GIMP 2.6 image editor
· Flash Player 10.0 plugin
New features of the current edition chrome os 1.9.1077
· Linux kernel 3.3.0
· Google Chrome 19.0.1077 web browser
· Google Talk Plugin 2.7
Screenshots of chrome os
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The
advantages of chrome os it is extremely fast due to its minimalist
requirements.You can login using your gmail id and access your data from
any computer in the world.It is purely on cloud technology.The
disadvantages of chrome os is that google doesn't release an iso of
chrome os.You have to buy a chrome netbook to get chrome os
officially.But you can download and install the vanilla builds from
other sites like chromeoshexxeh.
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4.EasyPeasy
EasyPeasy
is another wonderful netbook linux os. It is an Ubuntu-based netbook
distribution(formerly known as Ubuntu Eee). It uses Ubuntu Netbook Remix
graphical user interface and
includes open source as well as third party proprietary softwares.The
current release is Easy Peasy 1.6 / 2.0 Alpha
New features of Easy Peasy 1.6 / 2.0 Alpha
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New boot system and new boot artwork (Uses Plymouth)
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1.6 includes full removal of the hal package, making EasyPeasy faster
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25% faster boot
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Brand new interface
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Built in integration with Twitter, identi.ca, Facebook, etc. with the MeMenu
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The likewise-open package version
5.4.
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New default open source driver for nVidia hardware
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Improved support for nVidia proprietary graphics drivers
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All packages upgraded
- Low Power Consumption
Since Ubuntu has stopped the netbook remix
edition,this easypeasy replaces that gap.Users get the same netbook
remix edition experience by the easypeasy netbook linux distro.
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5.KDE plasma netbook by Opensuse
Opensuse
has developed KDE support for netbooks also.Now the KDE fans can enjoy
the thrilling KDE interface in small screens also.For KDE plasma netbook
os we recommend opensuse.Opensuse delivers the best KDE experience for
years.
The current version of opensuse is 12.1.If
you want to stay on the leading (but not bleeding) edge of open source
software, Tumbleweed is the best option.Tumble weed is a rolling release
of opensuse where you get the updated softwares very quickly.
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| kde plasma netbook os |
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Conclusion
Both GNOME Shell and KDE's Plasma Netbook Shell work just fine on smaller laptops as well as genuine netbooks.
Even
though the current trend is to go behind tablets, still netbooks have
its own market.If you have any comments or your own own favorite netbook
linux distros please share.
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